Preparation and Electrochemical Characterization of Carbonaceous Thin Layer

Current research is largely focused on the preparation of carbon complexes for eventual applications in electrochemical energy storage systems. A carbonaceous thin layer (CT) was synthesized on a fluorine‐doped tin oxide (FTO) substrate by the carbonization of glucose. The morphological image from scanning electron microscopy showed the high uniformity of CT with full coverage on the FTO substrate. The carbon content increased from 40 % in glucose to 62 % in CT by the carbonization process. Furthermore, when CT was thermally treated under a constant flow of nitrogen gas (400 °C for 9 h, CT‐9), the carbon content increased from 62 to 79 %. The proficient interaction of CT on the FTO substrate was suitable for the electrochemical characterization and application. The CT on FTO was suitable to be used as a blocking layer for the electrochemical reaction. On the other hand, the CT‐9 showed completely different electrochemical behaviors. CT‐9 showed the significantly enhanced capacitive behavior resulted from the higher porosity of CT‐9, which was electrochemically interrogated by a redox reaction of FcMeOH/FcMeOH⁺.     

Selective Determination of Catechol in the Presence of Hydroquinone at Bare Indium Tin Oxide Electrodes via Peak‐Potential Separation and Redox Cycling by Hydrazine

The electrochemical, selective determination of catechol (CT) in the presence of hydroquinone (HQ) is not readily achieved, because the formal potentials of two phenolic compounds are very close. Here, we have developed a simple electrochemical method for the selective determination of CT by using bare indium tin oxide electrodes and employing CT redox cycling by hydrazine. The cyclic voltammetry of CT and HQ was investigated in Tris buffer (pH 9.0), phosphate buffered saline buffer (pH 7.4), and acetate buffer (pH 4.5). Especially in Tris buffer, the anodic peak potential of CT is much lower than that of HQ, resulting in a large difference between two peak potentials (ca. 0.4 V). The difference allows the selective determination of CT in the presence of excess HQ. The anodic current of CT is amplified using CT redox cycling by hydrazine, which also helps to stabilize CT and HQ in Tris buffer for several hours. The detection limits of CT in Tris buffer containing 0.1 mM HQ are 1 μM and 10 μM in the presence and absence of hydrazine, respectively.     

CT、MRI对良恶性甲状腺结节的鉴别价值

本文探讨了计算机断层扫描（CT）、磁共振成像（MRI）对良恶性甲状腺结节的鉴别价值。方法：选取2015年3月至2018年3月本院收治的甲状腺结节患者150例，依据病理结果分为恶性48例、良性102例，所有患者均给予CT、MRI检查，分析CT、MRI对良恶性甲状腺结节的鉴别价值。结果发现，MRI总病灶、形态不规则、边界不清/毛糙、信号/密度不均检出率明显高于CT，MRI钙化灶检出率明显低于CT，差异有统计学意义（P<0.05），CT、MRI淋巴结转移检出率比较，差异无统计学意义（P>0.05）；在鉴别良恶性甲状腺结节的敏感度、特异度、准确度中，CT为79.17%、74.51%、76.00%，MRI为83.33%、80.39%、81.33%，CT联合MRI为95.83%、96.08%、96.00%，CT联合MRI明显高于CT、MRI，差异有统计学意义（P<0.05）。说明CT、MRI可作为鉴别良恶性甲状腺结节的重要方法，CT对钙化灶有较高的分辨能力，MRI对软组织及小病灶有较高的分辨能力，CT联合MRI可有效提高其鉴别价值。     

Multiple and sequential charge transfer interactions occurring in situ: A redox reaction of thiazolidine-2-thione with 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone

Interaction of thiazolidine-2-thione (T2T) as an electron donor with 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone (DDQ) as an electron π-acceptor has been studied. Electronic absorption spectra of the system T2T-DDQ in several organic solvents of different polarities have been measured. A charge transfer (CT) complexation has occurred between T2T and DDQ. This CT interaction has led to a redox reaction in which T2T has been oxidized to the corresponding dehydrogenated T2T (T2T-2H), meanwhile DDQ has been fully reduced to the corresponding hydroquinone (DDQH2). However, the two new species, resulting in situ, have been interacted, whereas a CT complex having the formula (T2T-2H·DDQH2) has occurred. IR, 1H NMR and mass spectra were used for ascertaining the structural formula of the synthesized CT complex. Formation constants (KCT), molar absorption coefficients (?CT) and thermodynamic properties of this CT interaction in various organic solvents were determined and discussed. The obtained KCT and ?CT values have indicated that T2T-2H is a weak CT donor, whereas the formed CT complex has a low stability and it is classified as a contact-type CT complex.     

Evaluation of proton conductivity of sulfonated polyimide/dihydroxy naphthalene charge‐transfer complex hybrid membranes

Sulfonated polyimide (SPI)/dihydroxynaphthalene (DHN) charge‐transfer (CT) complex hybrid films were investigated as possible alternative for polymer electrolyte membranes in polymer electrolyte fuel cells. SPI/DHN CT complex hybrid films include CT complexes, which might work as electronic conductors, and sulfonic acid units, which could work as proton conductors. Therefore, the origin of the conductivity of SPI/DHN complex hybrid films was evaluated by four‐probe impedance measurements in the through‐plane direction of the films. The obtained conductivity of the CT complex hybrid films increased with the increase of ion exchange capacity of the CT films and the decrease of CT complex concentration in the films. These results indicated that proton transfer dominantly occurred in the CT complex hybrid films. Proton conductivity of the CT complex hybrid films consisting of 2,6‐ or 1,5‐DHN showed the similar values, although the molecular geometries of the CT complex were different. The activation energy values for proton conductivity in the CT films were approximately the same as that of Nafion 212. Water uptake (WU) results were also conducted and suggest that CT complex formation could control the degree of WU of the films and prevent dissolution of SPI. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2014 , 52, 2991–2997     

Extended implementation of canonical transformation theory: parallelization and a new level-shifted condition

The canonical transformation (CT) theory has been developed as a multireference electronic structure method to compute high-level dynamic correlation on top of a large active space reference treated with the ab initio density matrix renormalization group method. This article describes a parallelized algorithm and implementation of the CT theory to handle large computational demands of the CT calculation, which has the same scaling as the coupled cluster singles and doubles theory. To stabilize the iterative solution of the CT method, a modification to the CT amplitude equation is introduced with the inclusion of a level shift parameter. The level-shifted condition has been found to effectively remove a type of intruder state that arises in the linear equations of CT and to address the discontinuity problems in the potential energy curves observed in the previous CT studies.     

Is it common for charge recombination to be faster than charge separation?

Attaining long-lived charge-transfer (CT) states is of the utmost importance for energy science, photocatalysis, and materials engineering. When charge separation (CS) is slower than consequent charge recombination (CR), formation of a CT state is not apparent, yet the CT process provides parallel pathways for deactivation of electronically excited systems. The nuclear, or Franck-Condon (FC), contributions to the CT kinetics, as implemented by various formalisms based on the Marcus transition-state theory, provide an excellent platform for designing systems that produce long-lived CT states. Such approaches, however, tend to underestimate the complexity of alternative parameters that govern CT kinetics. Here we show a comparative analysis of two systems that have quite similar FC CT characteristics but manifest distinctly different CT kinetics. A decrease in the donor-acceptor electronic coupling during the charge-separation step provides an alternative route for slowing down undesired charge recombination. These examples suggest that, while infrequently reported and discussed, cases where CR is faster than CS are not necessarily rare occurrences.     

Influence of localized excited states on the transition moment directions of charge transfer complex absorptions

The influence of localized excited (LE) states on the spectroscopy of charge transfer (CT) complexes has been examined for a series of complexes formed between methyl-substituted benzene donors and 1,2,4,5-tetracyanobenzene as acceptor in 1,2-dichloroethane and octanenitrile solvents. A molecular orbital model was used to describe the appearance of multiple CT absorption bands that occur in the spectra of these complexes. The influence of LE states in these CT absorptions was explored using time-resolved linear dichroism spectroscopy where the direction of the CT transition moment vector (TMV) was used to probe the magnitude of intensity borrowing. The TMV directions for each of the observed CT transitions within the absorption spectra were determined for several complexes. In some cases, the observed CT transitions were interpreted as being pure CT transitions; in others the observed transitions are influenced significantly by a LE transition. The correlation between the TMV directions and the transition energy suggests that the magnitude of intensity borrowing is influenced not only by the energy difference between the CT and LE transitions but also by the specific character of the transitions under consideration.     

分析痛风性关节炎诊断中双源CT和MRI的应用价值

选取2017年5月~2019年5月于我院就诊的痛风性关节炎患者100例,均行双源CT及MRI检查。通过比较双源CT及MRI对痛风性关节炎的阳性诊断率、诊断灵敏度,以及不同影像学表现的差异(包括痛风结节、关节骨质破坏、关节软骨侵蚀、关节积液、周围间隙水肿、滑膜破坏和尿酸盐结晶等),探讨双源CT和MRI在痛风性关节炎诊断中的应用价值。结果显示,双源CT检出患病关节的阳性率及诊断敏感度均高于MRI,且差异具有统计学意义;双源CT对于痛风结节以及骨质破坏的检出率高于MRI,且差异具有统计学意义;在检测尿酸盐结晶方面,双源CT具有特异性;MRI对于关节积液、关节周围间隙水肿、软骨侵蚀、滑膜侵蚀的检出率高于双源CT,且差异具有统计学意义。上述结果表明双源CT具有尿酸盐结晶诊断特异性,其在痛风性关节炎诊断中的应用价值高于MRI。     

Aqueous dispersion behavior of drug particles by addition of surfactant and polymer

The effect of surfactant and polymer on dispersion stability of aqueous suspensions of 5-(3-ethoxy-4-pentyloxyphenyl)-2,4-thiazolidinedione (CT112) was investigated by measuring the adsorbed amount of surfactant and polymer, zeta potential, particle size, and sedimentation rate of CT112. The addition of celluloses rather than sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) provided a high stable suspension of CT112. In addition, mixed systems of celluloses and SDS enhanced CT112 dispersion more effectively. The mechanism of dispersion stability of CT112 by addition of SDS and celluloses is discussed.     

Synthesis of alpha-chymotrypsin/polymer composites by a reverse micelle/gas antisolvent method

Alpha-chymotrypsin (CT)/polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) composites was synthesized by combination of reverse micelles and CO(2). In this method, the two reverse micellar solutions containing CT and PVP, respectively, were first mixed, then compressed CO(2) was used as an antisolvent to precipitate the CT and PVP simultaneously and CT/PVP composites were successfully prepared. The morphology of the obtained CT/PVP composites was characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The FTIR spectra of the composites showed that there was interaction between CT and PVP. The storage activity of the enzyme immobilized on the polymer by this method was higher than that of the pure enzyme. This method has some advantages and can be easily applied to the synthesis of some other enzyme/polymer composites.     

一种苊并杂环有机小分子嵌入DNA的几何学模式研究

利用圆二色谱(CD)、紫外-可见吸收光谱以及荧光光谱等方法对苊并杂环化合物8-氧-8H-苊并[1,2-b]吡咯-9-腈(A1) 与小牛胸腺DNA(CT DNA) 的相互作用进行了研究. 结果表明, 随着n(A1)/n(CT DNA)的变化存在两种不同的几何学结合构型. 当n(A1)/n(CT DNA)值低于0.20时, A1分子与DNA的结合方式是不均一的, 化合物分子以多种角度嵌入到DNA碱基对之间. 表现为A1-DNA复合物的诱导圆二色光谱图上较小的正峰和紫外吸收光谱图缺省等吸收点. DNA的特征圆二色谱图表明, 在n(A1)/n(CT DNA)≤0.20范围内, CT DNA的构象从标准的B型转化为A-like型; 当n(A1)/n(CT DNA)>0.20时, 诱导圆二色光谱由正峰转变为强度大、波形复杂的负峰, 表明A1分子开始堆积到DNA螺旋的表面, 同时DNA的二级结构发生了进一步变化.     

Kinetic modeling of charge-transfer quenching in the CP29 minor complex

We performed transient absorption (TA) measurements on CP29 minor light-harvesting complexes that were reconstituted in vitro with either violaxanthin (Vio) or zeaxanthin (Zea) and demonstrate that the Zea-bound CP29 complexes exhibit charge-transfer (CT) quenching that has been correlated with the energy-dependent quenching (qE) in higher plants. Simulations of the difference TA kinetics reveal two-phase kinetics for intracomplex energy transfer to the CT quenching site in CP29 complexes, with a fast <500 fs component and a approximately 6 ps component. Specific chlorophyll sites within CP29 are identified as likely locations for CT quenching. We also construct a kinetic model for CT quenching during qE in an intact system that incorporates CP29 as a CT trap and show that the model is consistent with previous in vivo measurements on spinach thylakoid membranes. Finally, we compare simulations of CT quenching in thylakoids with those of the individual CP29 complexes and propose that CP29 rather than LHCII is a site of CT quenching.     

A picosecond diffuse reflectance laser photolysis study on phenanthrene—pyromellitic dianhydride charge-transfer crystal

Picosecond transient absorption spectra of phenanthrene—pyromellitic dianhydride (PMDA) charge-transfer (CT) crystal were measured for the first time, and the high CT nature of the S₁ state was directly confirmed. The formation process of the CT state was completed within a few ps and dependent upon the excitation wavelength. The electronic structure and dynamics were discussed by comparing the results with those of the CT complex in solution.     

电荷转移复合物在反应中作用的研究进展

总结了存在电荷转移复合物反应的反应历程的研究结果,在Ｄｉｅｌｓ－Ａｌｄｅｒ反应和氢负离子转移反应中观测到负的表观活化焓,表明电荷转移复合物是真正的反应中间体。     

Novel Coronene–Naphthalene Dimide‐Based Donor–Acceptor Pair for Tunable Charge‐Transfer Nanostructures

Charge‐transfer (CT) assemblies of aromatic donor (D) and acceptor (A) molecules have recently gained attention as a promising material for organic electronics and ferroelectrics. Two major factors which govern their functions are the strength of CT interaction and their supramolecular nanostructuring. Here we present coronene‐naphthalenediimide (NDI)‐based novel D‐A pairs that form alternately stacked CT assemblies. Through systematic substitution of the NDI derivatives and studying their CT interactions with coronene, a clear understanding of the secondary forces responsible for controlling their association is gained. Finally, the use of CT‐based supramolecular amphiphiles for their nanostructural engineering into ordered one‐dimensional (1‐D) assemblies is demonstrated.     

小麦ACCase CT功能域基因在大肠杆菌中的表达及与除草剂的相互作用

以中国春小麦幼苗为材料,克隆构建了小麦质体乙酰辅酶A羧化酶(ACCase)的羧基转移酶(CT)重组质粒( RCP18-5),并实现了重组质粒在大肠杆菌中的可溶性高表达.对重组蛋白的性质研究表明,该蛋白具有较强的疏水性,稳定性不高.为改善这种状况,对CT功能域基因进行了截短和延长,同样于大肠杆菌中进行表达.结果表明,仅长...     

一步电沉积纳米铜/石墨烯/壳聚糖复合膜修饰玻碳电极测定邻苯二酚

用一步电沉积法制备了纳米铜/石墨烯/壳聚糖复合膜修饰玻碳电极。用循环伏安法(CV)和差分脉冲伏安法(DPV)对邻苯二酚在该修饰电极的电化学行为进行了研究。实验结果表明,在pH值为7.0的磷酸盐缓冲液(PBS)中,该修饰电极对邻苯二酚具有良好的电催化作用,其电化学信号与邻苯二酚的浓度在1.0×10-6～2.0×10-4mol/L范围内呈良好的线性关系,线性相关系数为0.991。检出限为1×10-7mol/L。结果表明,纳米铜/石墨烯/壳聚糖复合膜修饰电极显著提高了邻苯二酚的电化学响应信号,并表现出良好的选择性和重现性。该方法成功用于水样中邻苯二酚含量的测定。     

N-芳基马来酰亚胺与硫代硫酸钠的电荷转移络合物研究

本文以硫代硫酸根离子作为电荷给体(D),系列N-芳基取代马来酰亚胺(RPhMI)作为电荷受体(A),用含水5%的二甲基亚砜(95%DMSO)为溶剂,以紫外可见分光光度法研究了RPhMI与S₂O₃^2-作用生成的电荷转移(CT)络合物。以其CT光谱计算了RPhMI的电子亲合能(E_A).测定了CT络合物的生成常数K.结果显示,弱的受体N-马来酰亚胺与强的给体硫代硫酸根负离子可以生成稳定的CT络合物。文章还讨论了CT络合物的可能结构及取代基极性与CT络合物的稳定性关系。